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BV52 EGF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,094 mi
Last recorded123,094 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 EGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 123,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 113,683 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre treads starting to mis-shape

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 113,677 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyre treads starting to mis-shape

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 105,037 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 105,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 93,694 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 93,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 72,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 67,909 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 55,330 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 45,901 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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BV52 EGF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV52 EGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV52 EGF registered?

BV52 EGF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is BV52 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 EGF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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